Eurosonic Noorderslag

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) has expanded the line-up for the 2019 edition with another 123 acts. Among the confirmations are 19 acts from Czech Republic and Slovakia, the two focus countries of ESNS 2019. Apart from the earlier confirmed Hellwana (cz) and Isama Zing (sk), selected in collaboration with EBU, ten more acts from the Czech Republic and nine from Slovakia will showcase in Groningen in January.

ESNS booker Robert Meijerink comments, “We are keen to showcase the unique, high-quality music from these two neighbours. Although two of the youngest countries in Europe, they both have diverse and growing music scenes, a great history and lots of amazing music to be discovered.”

The festival, with showcases by around 350 acts from Europe, takes place in the city of Groningen, the Netherlands, from January 16 – 19, 2019.

TICKETS AND REGISTRATIONS
Tickets for the festival and registrations for the ESNS conference are currently available via esns.nl. The deadline to register for the late rate is on December 7.

About ESNS
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the key exchange for emerging European music talent, with a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene. With its first ever dual-country focus on the Czech Republic and Slovakia, ESNS stages more than 350 showcases alongside offering a full conference programme of around 150 panels and keynotes, alongside multiple networking opportunities and award ceremonies. The event attracts more than 4,000 conference delegates from all sections of the entertainment industry, including representatives of over 400 festivals.

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) has expanded the line-up for the 2019 edition with 19 acts from Czech Republic and Slovakia, the two focus countries of ESNS 2019.Apart from the earlier confirmed Hellwana (cz) and Isama Zing (sk), selected in collaboration with EBU, ten more acts from the Czech Republic and nine from Slovakia will showcase in Groningen in January.

ESNS booker Robert Meijerink comments, “We are keen to showcase the unique, high-quality music from these two neighbors. Although two of the youngest countries in Europe, they both have diverse and growing music scenes, a great history and lots of amazing music to be discovered.”

The festival, with showcases by around 350 acts from Europe, takes place in the city of Groningen, the Netherlands, from January 16 – 19, 2019.

TICKETS AND REGISTRATIONS
Tickets for the festival and registrations for the ESNS conference are currently available via esns.nl. The deadline to register for the late rate is on December 7.

ABOUT ESNSESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the key exchange for emerging European music talent, with a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene. With its first ever dual-country focus on the Czech Republic and Slovakia, ESNS stages more than 350 showcases alongside offering a full conference programme of around 150 panels and keynotes, alongside multiple networking opportunities and award ceremonies. The event attracts more than 4,000 conference delegates from all sections of the entertainment industry, including representatives of over 400 festivals.

ESNS previously announced 29 up-and-coming European artists for Eurosonic and nine Dutch acts for Noorderslag. More to be announced in the coming months. The festival, with showcases by around 350 acts from Europe, takes place in the city of Groningen, the Netherlands, from January 16 – 19, 2019.

TICKETS AND REGISTRATIONS
While the pre-sale for the festival will start on October 19, registrations for the ESNS conference are currently available via esns.nl. The deadline to register for the late rate is on December 7.

ESNSESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the key exchange for emerging European music talent, with a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene. With its first ever dual-country focus on the Czech Republic and Slovakia, ESNS stages more than 350 showcases alongside offering a full conference programme of around 150 panels and keynotes, alongside multiple networking opportunities and award ceremonies. The event attracts more than 4,000 conference delegates from all sections of the entertainment industry, including representatives of over 400 festivals.

German music entrepreneur Matthias Hörstmann will be delivering a Keynote speech at ESNS19 in Groningen. Hörstmann has been active in the media and event industry as publisher, promoter and CEO for 25 years. He founded Hörstmann Gruppe in 1991, which currently covers more than ten successful companies, making it one of the most relevant businesses within the international music and media markets.

Hörstmann (1968) is founder of pop culture magazine INTRO and the annual Festivalguide since 1991. He currently leads the German MELT! Festival as well as open air events such as splash! and Lollapalooza Berlin. Hörstmann owns the concert agency MELT! Booking and advertising agency Gemeinsamen Sache. In addition to these roles, he is shareholder/joint partner and Supervisory Board Chairman of Goodlive, the live entertainment network group in Berlin.

About ESNS
ESNS is the place to discover and access the very best emerging European music talent. As the European Music Platform, the event has a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene, with breakthrough names such as ALMA, Alice Merton, Altin Gun, AV AV AV, Cari Cari, Dermot Kennedy, Husky Loops, Sigrid, Superorganism, Tamino, Tshegue, Zeal & Ardor and Zulu Zulu having played at ESNS as up and coming talents. The event attracts more than 4,000 entertainment industry professionals from all sections of the industry, including representatives of over 400 European festivals. Each year, ESNS stages more than 350 showcases all over the city of Groningen as well as offering a comprehensive and focused conference programme of around 150 panels and keynotes, alongside multiple networking opportunities.

Today, the nominees for the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards were announced at the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, Germany. This brand new annual music prize celebrates emerging artists who represent the European sound of today and tomorrow. All winners will be presented at the award ceremony during the opening night of ESNS 2019.

A total of twenty-four outstanding artists are nominated for the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards. An international jury will select two winners from each of the following six genres: pop, rock, electronic, r&b/urban, hip-hop/rap and singer-songwriter.

All twelve winning artists will be rewarded with a performance at ESNS, a training programme and financial support for touring and promotion. Furthermore, all winners compete for a public choice award, which will be announced at the award ceremony during ESNS, January 19th, 2019.

Celebrating European TalentCompared to Anglo-American music, the total percentage of music originating from continental Europe is relatively small. The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards​ ​are designed to accelerate the international careers of upcoming European artists.

Music Moves EuropeMusic is one of the most popular forms of art, widely consumed, and a vibrant expression of Europe’s cultural diversity. ​Music Moves Europe​, the overarching framework for the

European Commission’s initiatives and actions in support of the European music sector, and Creative Europe​, the EU funding programme for the culture and audiovisual sectors, aim to help the music sector flourish by, among other things, supporting the ​European Border Breakers Awards​ in previous years. As from now, to enhance creativity, diversity and competitiveness even better, this former prize is being replaced by the annual ​Music Moves Europe Talent Awards.​

The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards are organised by ESNS and Reeperbahn Festival in partnership with Yourope, Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA), International Music Managers Forum (IMMF), Liveurope, Live DMA, European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE), Digital Music Europe (DME) and media partner European Broadcasting Union (EBU), with support from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Province of Groningen and the City of Groningen. The awards are implemented in close cooperation with the European Commission and financially supported by Creative Europe.

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